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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,161.99 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,161.99 and 390.06 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,161.99 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,161.99 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,161.99 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 453,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,245.82/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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