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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,162.26 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,162.26 and 363.60 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,162.26 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,162.26 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,162.26 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 422,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,597.74/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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