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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,160.42 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,160.42 and 362.93 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,160.42 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,160.42 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,160.42 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 421,143.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,143.61/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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