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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.87, 1,165.79 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.87, 1,165.79 and 382.64 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.87 : 1,165.79 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.87/1,165.79 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.87x = 1,165.79 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.87x = 446,073.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,073.01/777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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