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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.61, 1,162.20 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.61, 1,162.20 and 358.35 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.61 : 1,162.20 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.61/1,162.20 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.61x = 1,162.20 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.61x = 416,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,468.56/774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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