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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.87, 1,161.58 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.87, 1,161.58 and 363.30 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.87 : 1,161.58 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.87/1,161.58 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.87x = 1,161.58 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.87x = 422,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,001.11/773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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