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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,159.28 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,159.28 and 382.73 is: 574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,159.28 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,159.28 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,159.28 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 443,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,684.96/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.07

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