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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.11, 1,157.25 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.11, 1,157.25 and 381.60 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.11 : 1,157.25 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.11/1,157.25 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.11x = 1,157.25 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.11x = 441,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,606.60/772.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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