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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,160.07 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,160.07 and 362.58 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,160.07 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,160.07 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,160.07 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 420,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,618.18/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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