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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.67, 1,161.85 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.67, 1,161.85 and 384.26 is: 576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.67 : 1,161.85 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.67/1,161.85 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.67x = 1,161.85 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.67x = 446,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,452.48/774.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.31

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