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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,161.38 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,161.38 and 363.89 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,161.38 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,161.38 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,161.38 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 422,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,608.76/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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