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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.25, 1,158.87 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.25, 1,158.87 and 356.63 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.25 : 1,158.87 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.25/1,158.87 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.25x = 1,158.87 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.25x = 413,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,282.01/773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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