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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,158.83 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,158.83 and 361.92 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,158.83 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,158.83 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,158.83 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 419,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,401.94/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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