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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.07, 1,161.51 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.07, 1,161.51 and 363.13 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.07 : 1,161.51 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.07/1,161.51 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.07x = 1,161.51 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.07x = 421,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,779.13/774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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