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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,161.07 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,161.07 and 362.97 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,161.07 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,161.07 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,161.07 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 421,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,432.67/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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