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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.04, 1,160.10 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.04, 1,160.10 and 553.80 is: 831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.04 : 1,160.10 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.04/1,160.10 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.04x = 1,160.10 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.04x = 642,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,463.38/773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.09

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