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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.86, 1,163.33 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.86, 1,163.33 and 385.84 is: 578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.86 : 1,163.33 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.86/1,163.33 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.86x = 1,163.33 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.86x = 448,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,860.22/775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.54

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