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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.15, 1,160.15 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.15, 1,160.15 and 362.84 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.15 : 1,160.15 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.15/1,160.15 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.15x = 1,160.15 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.15x = 420,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,941.21/773.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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