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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,159.79 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,159.79 and 383.33 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,159.79 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,159.79 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,159.79 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 444,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,581.34/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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