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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.68, 1,160.32 and 388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.68, 1,160.32 and 388.84 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.68 : 1,160.32 = 388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.68/1,160.32 = 388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.68x = 1,160.32 × 388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.68x = 451,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,178.83/773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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