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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.57, 1,159.88 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.57, 1,159.88 and 363.03 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.57 : 1,159.88 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.57/1,159.88 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.57x = 1,159.88 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.57x = 421,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,069.42/773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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