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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.99, 1,160.98 and 363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.99, 1,160.98 and 363.52 is: 545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.99 : 1,160.98 = 363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.99/1,160.98 = 363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.99x = 1,160.98 × 363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.99x = 422,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,039.45/773.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.28

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