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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.93, 1,164.27 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.93, 1,164.27 and 385.97 is: 579.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.93 : 1,164.27 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.93/1,164.27 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.93x = 1,164.27 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.93x = 449,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,373.29/775.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.14

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