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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.09, 1,161.12 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.09, 1,161.12 and 363.09 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.09 : 1,161.12 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.09/1,161.12 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.09x = 1,161.12 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.09x = 421,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,591.06/774.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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