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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.53, 1,163.69 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.53, 1,163.69 and 390.75 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.53 : 1,163.69 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.53/1,163.69 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.53x = 1,163.69 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.53x = 454,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,711.87/775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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