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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,161.99 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,161.99 and 363.18 is: 544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,161.99 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,161.99 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,161.99 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 422,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,011.53/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.96

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