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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.07, 1,159.06 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.07, 1,159.06 and 377.54 is: 566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.07 : 1,159.06 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.07/1,159.06 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.07x = 1,159.06 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.07x = 437,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,586.57/773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.04

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