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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.74, 1,160.52 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.74, 1,160.52 and 362.80 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.74 : 1,160.52 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.74/1,160.52 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.74x = 1,160.52 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.74x = 421,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,036.66/773.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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