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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.89, 1,163.73 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.89, 1,163.73 and 385.74 is: 578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.89 : 1,163.73 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.89/1,163.73 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.89x = 1,163.73 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.89x = 448,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,897.21/775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.56

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