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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,162.68 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,162.68 and 390.68 is: 585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,162.68 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,162.68 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,162.68 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 454,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,235.82/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.72

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