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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.11, 1,161.45 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.11, 1,161.45 and 357.84 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.11 : 1,161.45 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.11/1,161.45 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.11x = 1,161.45 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.11x = 415,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,617.04/774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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