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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.76, 1,163.64 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.76, 1,163.64 and 385.68 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.76 : 1,163.64 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.76/1,163.64 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.76x = 1,163.64 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.76x = 448,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,792.68/775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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