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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,165.49 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,165.49 and 387.10 is: 580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,165.49 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,165.49 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,165.49 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 451,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,161.18/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.73

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