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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.81, 1,159.67 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.81, 1,159.67 and 357.10 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.81 : 1,159.67 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.81/1,159.67 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.81x = 1,159.67 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.81x = 414,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,117.82/773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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