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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.54, 1,161.57 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.54, 1,161.57 and 363.45 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.54 : 1,161.57 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.54/1,161.57 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.54x = 1,161.57 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.54x = 422,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,172.62/774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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