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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.57, 1,160.48 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.57, 1,160.48 and 383.59 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.57 : 1,160.48 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.57/1,160.48 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.57x = 1,160.48 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.57x = 445,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,142.72/773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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