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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.69, 1,160.20 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.69, 1,160.20 and 246.47 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.69 : 1,160.20 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.69/1,160.20 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.69x = 1,160.20 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.69x = 285,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,954.14/773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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