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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,163.88 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,163.88 and 385.85 is: 578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,163.88 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,163.88 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,163.88 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 449,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,078.24/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.38

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