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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.87, 1,162.68 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.87, 1,162.68 and 384.84 is: 577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.87 : 1,162.68 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.87/1,162.68 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.87x = 1,162.68 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.87x = 447,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,445.77/774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.45

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