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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.65, 1,162.26 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.65, 1,162.26 and 384.64 is: 577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.65 : 1,162.26 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.65/1,162.26 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.65x = 1,162.26 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.65x = 447,051.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,051.69/774.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.10

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