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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,162.83 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,162.83 and 379.83 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,162.83 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,162.83 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,162.83 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 441,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,676.84/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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