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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,160.61 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,160.61 and 363.11 is: 544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,160.61 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,160.61 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,160.61 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 421,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,423.29/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.35

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