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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.09, 1,162.67 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.09, 1,162.67 and 385.28 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.09 : 1,162.67 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.09/1,162.67 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.09x = 1,162.67 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.09x = 447,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,945.76/775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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