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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.84, 1,164.39 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.84, 1,164.39 and 391.28 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.84 : 1,164.39 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.84/1,164.39 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.84x = 1,164.39 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.84x = 455,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,602.52/776.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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