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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.84, 1,163.14 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.84, 1,163.14 and 385.42 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.84 : 1,163.14 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.84/1,163.14 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.84x = 1,163.14 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.84x = 448,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,297.42/775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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