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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,161.29 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,161.29 and 363.07 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,161.29 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,161.29 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,161.29 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 421,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,623.35/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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