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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.86, 1,163.37 and 385.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.86, 1,163.37 and 385.00 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.86 : 1,163.37 = 385.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.86/1,163.37 = 385.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.86x = 1,163.37 × 385.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.86x = 447,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,899.81/775.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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