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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.64, 1,163.63 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.64, 1,163.63 and 385.85 is: 578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.64 : 1,163.63 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.64/1,163.63 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.64x = 1,163.63 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.64x = 448,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,986.64/775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.86

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