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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.50, 1,159.17 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.50, 1,159.17 and 387.75 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.50 : 1,159.17 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.50/1,159.17 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.50x = 1,159.17 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.50x = 449,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,468.17/772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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