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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.62, 1,162.28 and 385.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.62, 1,162.28 and 385.01 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.62 : 1,162.28 = 385.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.62/1,162.28 = 385.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.62x = 1,162.28 × 385.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.62x = 447,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,487.50/774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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