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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.57, 1,161.24 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.57, 1,161.24 and 363.49 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.57 : 1,161.24 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.57/1,161.24 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.57x = 1,161.24 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.57x = 422,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,099.13/774.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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