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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,161.10 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,161.10 and 383.76 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,161.10 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,161.10 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,161.10 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 445,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,584.22/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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