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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.84, 1,162.56 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.84, 1,162.56 and 384.80 is: 577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.84 : 1,162.56 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.84/1,162.56 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.84x = 1,162.56 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.84x = 447,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,353.09/774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.35

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