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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,162.06 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,162.06 and 379.54 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,162.06 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,162.06 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,162.06 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 441,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,048.25/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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