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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,160.68 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,160.68 and 383.72 is: 575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,160.68 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,160.68 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,160.68 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 445,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,376.13/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.64

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