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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.26, 1,159.03 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.26, 1,159.03 and 362.50 is: 543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.26 : 1,159.03 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.26/1,159.03 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.26x = 1,159.03 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.26x = 420,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,148.38/773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.35

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