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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.59, 1,162.17 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.59, 1,162.17 and 363.86 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.59 : 1,162.17 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.59/1,162.17 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.59x = 1,162.17 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.59x = 422,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,867.18/774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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