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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.50, 1,162.13 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.50, 1,162.13 and 363.67 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.50 : 1,162.13 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.50/1,162.13 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.50x = 1,162.13 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.50x = 422,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,627.09/774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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