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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.54, 1,159.41 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.54, 1,159.41 and 383.72 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.54 : 1,159.41 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.54/1,159.41 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.54x = 1,159.41 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.54x = 444,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,888.81/773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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