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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.65, 1,156.67 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.65, 1,156.67 and 380.84 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.65 : 1,156.67 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.65/1,156.67 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.65x = 1,156.67 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.65x = 440,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,501.37/771.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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