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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,162.92 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,162.92 and 385.44 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,162.92 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,162.92 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,162.92 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 448,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,235.88/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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