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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,159.23 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,159.23 and 397.46 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,159.23 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,159.23 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,159.23 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 460,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,747.60/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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