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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,158.94 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,158.94 and 387.56 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,158.94 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,158.94 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,158.94 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 449,158.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,158.79/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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