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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.25, 1,160.09 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.25, 1,160.09 and 328.74 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.25 : 1,160.09 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.25/1,160.09 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.25x = 1,160.09 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.25x = 381,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,360.54/773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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