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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.60, 1,161.57 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.60, 1,161.57 and 363.02 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.60 : 1,161.57 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.60/1,161.57 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.60x = 1,161.57 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.60x = 421,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,668.69/774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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