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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,160.40 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,160.40 and 389.04 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,160.40 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,160.40 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,160.40 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 451,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,442.02/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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