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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.25, 1,160.69 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.25, 1,160.69 and 388.50 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.25 : 1,160.69 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.25/1,160.69 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.25x = 1,160.69 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.25x = 450,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,926.12/773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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