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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,163.10 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,163.10 and 385.26 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,163.10 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,163.10 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,163.10 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 448,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,095.91/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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