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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,160.94 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,160.94 and 363.60 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,160.94 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,160.94 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,160.94 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 422,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,117.78/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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