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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,163.16 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,163.16 and 386.22 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,163.16 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,163.16 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,163.16 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 449,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,235.66/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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