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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.89, 1,161 and 384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.89, 1,161 and 384.10 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.89 : 1,161 = 384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.89/1,161 = 384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.89x = 1,161 × 384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.89x = 445,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,937.20/773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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