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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,162.30 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,162.30 and 384.70 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,162.30 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,162.30 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,162.30 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 447,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,135.84/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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