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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,163.31 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,163.31 and 385.47 is: 578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,163.31 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,163.31 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,163.31 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 448,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,421.11/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.27

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