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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.73, 1,160.10 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.73, 1,160.10 and 383.27 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.73 : 1,160.10 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.73/1,160.10 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.73x = 1,160.10 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.73x = 444,625.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,625.73/773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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