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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,160.95 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,160.95 and 383.81 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,160.95 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,160.95 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,160.95 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 445,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,585.20/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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