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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.17, 1,164.38 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.17, 1,164.38 and 386.18 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.17 : 1,164.38 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.17/1,164.38 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.17x = 1,164.38 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.17x = 449,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,663.43/776.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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