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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,161.08 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,161.08 and 384.11 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,161.08 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,161.08 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,161.08 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 445,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,984.12/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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