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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,164.86 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,164.86 and 387.43 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,164.86 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,164.86 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,164.86 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 451,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,296.13/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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