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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.19, 1,161.62 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.19, 1,161.62 and 363.29 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.19 : 1,161.62 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.19/1,161.62 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.19x = 1,161.62 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.19x = 421,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,997.31/774.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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