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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.11, 1,160.35 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.11, 1,160.35 and 384.23 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.11 : 1,160.35 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.11/1,160.35 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.11x = 1,160.35 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.11x = 445,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,841.28/774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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