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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.08, 1,158.40 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.08, 1,158.40 and 382.24 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.08 : 1,158.40 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.08/1,158.40 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.08x = 1,158.40 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.08x = 442,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,786.82/772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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