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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.67, 1,163.35 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.67, 1,163.35 and 385.26 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.67 : 1,163.35 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.67/1,163.35 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.67x = 1,163.35 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.67x = 448,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,192.22/775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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