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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.37, 1,159.23 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.37, 1,159.23 and 383.13 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.37 : 1,159.23 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.37/1,159.23 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.37x = 1,159.23 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.37x = 444,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,135.79/773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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