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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.32, 1,160.92 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.32, 1,160.92 and 363.23 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.32 : 1,160.92 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.32/1,160.92 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.32x = 1,160.92 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.32x = 421,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,681.00/774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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