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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.13, 1,163.75 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.13, 1,163.75 and 385.26 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.13 : 1,163.75 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.13/1,163.75 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.13x = 1,163.75 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.13x = 448,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,344.40/776.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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