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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,161.30 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,161.30 and 362.76 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,161.30 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,161.30 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,161.30 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 421,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,273.19/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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