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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.66, 1,160.49 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.66, 1,160.49 and 363.08 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.66 : 1,160.49 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.66/1,160.49 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.66x = 1,160.49 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.66x = 421,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,353.61/773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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