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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,164.28 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,164.28 and 385.96 is: 579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,164.28 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,164.28 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,164.28 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 449,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,365.51/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.14

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