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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.56, 1,163.76 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.56, 1,163.76 and 391.36 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.56 : 1,163.76 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.56/1,163.76 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.56x = 1,163.76 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.56x = 455,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,449.11/776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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