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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,159.70 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,159.70 and 362.16 is: 543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,159.70 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,159.70 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,159.70 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 419,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,998.04/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.08

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