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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.92, 1,164.42 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.92, 1,164.42 and 392.28 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.92 : 1,164.42 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.92/1,164.42 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.92x = 1,164.42 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.92x = 456,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,778.68/776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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