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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.78, 1,160.46 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.78, 1,160.46 and 362.70 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.78 : 1,160.46 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.78/1,160.46 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.78x = 1,160.46 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.78x = 420,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,898.84/773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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