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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,160.84 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,160.84 and 384.18 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,160.84 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,160.84 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,160.84 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 445,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,971.51/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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