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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.65, 1,160.33 and 495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.65, 1,160.33 and 495.87 is: 743.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.65 : 1,160.33 = 495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.65/1,160.33 = 495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.65x = 1,160.33 × 495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.65x = 575,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,372.53/773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.71

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