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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,162.26 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,162.26 and 390.36 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,162.26 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,162.26 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,162.26 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 453,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,699.81/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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