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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.26, 1,161.18 and 362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.26, 1,161.18 and 362.57 is: 543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.26 : 1,161.18 = 362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.26/1,161.18 = 362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.26x = 1,161.18 × 362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.26x = 421,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,007.22/774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.76

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