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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.86, 1,160.96 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.86, 1,160.96 and 384.08 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.86 : 1,160.96 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.86/1,160.96 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.86x = 1,160.96 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.86x = 445,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,896.67/773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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