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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,163.78 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,163.78 and 386.01 is: 579.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,163.78 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,163.78 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,163.78 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 449,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,230.72/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.19

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