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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,163.06 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,163.06 and 390.84 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,163.06 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,163.06 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,163.06 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 454,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,570.37/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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