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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,158.42 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,158.42 and 387.24 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,158.42 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,158.42 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,158.42 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 448,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,586.56/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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