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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.72, 1,159.13 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.72, 1,159.13 and 383.27 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.72 : 1,159.13 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.72/1,159.13 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.72x = 1,159.13 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.72x = 444,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,259.76/773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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