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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,160.82 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,160.82 and 387.96 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,160.82 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,160.82 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,160.82 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 450,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,351.73/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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