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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,161.11 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,161.11 and 362.93 is: 544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,161.11 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,161.11 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,161.11 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 421,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,394.03/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.62

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