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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,159.22 and 382.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,159.22 and 382.79 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,159.22 = 382.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,159.22 = 382.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,159.22 × 382.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 443,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,732.03/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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