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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.17, 1,157.88 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.17, 1,157.88 and 381.72 is: 572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.17 : 1,157.88 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.17/1,157.88 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.17x = 1,157.88 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.17x = 441,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,983.08/772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.39

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