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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.57, 1,161.69 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.57, 1,161.69 and 363.90 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.57 : 1,161.69 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.57/1,161.69 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.57x = 1,161.69 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.57x = 422,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,738.99/774.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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