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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.23, 1,156.26 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.23, 1,156.26 and 381.08 is: 571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.23 : 1,156.26 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.23/1,156.26 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.23x = 1,156.26 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.23x = 440,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,627.56/771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.33

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