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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.03, 1,159.74 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.03, 1,159.74 and 408.02 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.03 : 1,159.74 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.03/1,159.74 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.03x = 1,159.74 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.03x = 473,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,191.32/773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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