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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,160.74 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,160.74 and 363.79 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,160.74 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,160.74 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,160.74 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 422,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,265.60/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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