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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,163.97 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,163.97 and 386.64 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,163.97 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,163.97 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,163.97 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 450,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,037.36/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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