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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,161.65 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,161.65 and 384.22 is: 576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,161.65 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,161.65 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,161.65 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 446,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,321.43/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.51

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