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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,165.44 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,165.44 and 386.39 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,165.44 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,165.44 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,165.44 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 450,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,308.53/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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