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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,160.35 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,160.35 and 357.23 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,160.35 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,160.35 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,160.35 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 414,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,505.14/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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