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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,163.92 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,163.92 and 386.40 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.32 : 1,163.92 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.32/1,163.92 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.32x = 1,163.92 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.32x = 449,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,738.69/776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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