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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,160.16 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,160.16 and 408.14 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,160.16 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,160.16 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,160.16 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 473,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,507.70/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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