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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,160.35 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,160.35 and 383.54 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,160.35 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,160.35 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,160.35 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 445,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,040.64/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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