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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,157.36 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,157.36 and 382.33 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,157.36 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,157.36 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,157.36 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 442,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,491.51/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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