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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,161.14 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,161.14 and 362.88 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,161.14 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,161.14 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,161.14 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 421,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,352.67/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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