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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,160.46 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,160.46 and 389.90 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,160.46 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,160.46 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,160.46 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 452,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,463.35/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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