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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,158.33 and 382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,158.33 and 382.41 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,158.33 = 382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,158.33 = 382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,158.33 × 382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 442,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,956.98/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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