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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,158.38 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,158.38 and 382.77 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,158.38 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,158.38 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,158.38 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 443,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,393.11/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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