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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,160.83 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,160.83 and 542.13 is: 813.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,160.83 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,160.83 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,160.83 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 629,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,320.77/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.16

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