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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.61, 1,157.58 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.61, 1,157.58 and 382.07 is: 572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.61 : 1,157.58 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.61/1,157.58 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.61x = 1,157.58 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.61x = 442,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,279.48/772.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.45

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