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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.31, 1,157.65 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.31, 1,157.65 and 386.75 is: 579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.31 : 1,157.65 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.31/1,157.65 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.31x = 1,157.65 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.31x = 447,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,721.14/772.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.72

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