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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,157.82 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,157.82 and 381.88 is: 572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,157.82 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,157.82 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,157.82 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 442,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,148.30/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.91

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