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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.37, 1,162.23 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.37, 1,162.23 and 385.13 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.37 : 1,162.23 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.37/1,162.23 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.37x = 1,162.23 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.37x = 447,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,609.64/775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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