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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,164.87 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,164.87 and 386.01 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,164.87 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,164.87 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,164.87 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 449,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,651.47/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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