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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.35, 1,161.52 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.35, 1,161.52 and 363.26 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.35 : 1,161.52 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.35/1,161.52 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.35x = 1,161.52 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.35x = 421,926.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,926.13/774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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