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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.43, 1,163.52 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.43, 1,163.52 and 385.47 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.43 : 1,163.52 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.43/1,163.52 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.43x = 1,163.52 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.43x = 448,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,502.05/775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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