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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.84, 1,159.94 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.84, 1,159.94 and 362.63 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.84 : 1,159.94 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.84/1,159.94 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.84x = 1,159.94 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.84x = 420,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,624.15/773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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