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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,161.16 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,161.16 and 363.40 is: 544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,161.16 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,161.16 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,161.16 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 421,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,965.54/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.84

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