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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.45, 1,160.31 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.45, 1,160.31 and 383.47 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.45 : 1,160.31 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.45/1,160.31 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.45x = 1,160.31 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.45x = 444,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,942.16/773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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