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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,159.90 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,159.90 and 383.15 is: 574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,159.90 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,159.90 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,159.90 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 444,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,418.58/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.46

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