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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,162.18 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,162.18 and 384.72 is: 577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,162.18 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,162.18 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,162.18 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 447,113.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,113.89/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.14

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