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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.65, 1,160.76 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.65, 1,160.76 and 383.64 is: 575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.65 : 1,160.76 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.65/1,160.76 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.65x = 1,160.76 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.65x = 445,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,311.05/773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.60

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