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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,157.44 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,157.44 and 386.56 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,157.44 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,157.44 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,157.44 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 447,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,420.01/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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