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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,163.79 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,163.79 and 385.93 is: 578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,163.79 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,163.79 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,163.79 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 449,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,142.93/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.73

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