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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.52, 1,162.14 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.52, 1,162.14 and 389.32 is: 584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.52 : 1,162.14 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.52/1,162.14 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.52x = 1,162.14 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.52x = 452,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,444.34/774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.16

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