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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.58, 1,162.68 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.58, 1,162.68 and 364.12 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.58 : 1,162.68 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.58/1,162.68 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.58x = 1,162.68 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.58x = 423,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,355.04/774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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