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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.12, 1,160.36 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.12, 1,160.36 and 384.24 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.12 : 1,160.36 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.12/1,160.36 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.12x = 1,160.36 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.12x = 445,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,856.73/774.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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