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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.41, 1,161.39 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.41, 1,161.39 and 378.84 is: 568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.41 : 1,161.39 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.41/1,161.39 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.41x = 1,161.39 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.41x = 439,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,984.63/774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.15

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