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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.79, 1,162.19 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.79, 1,162.19 and 363.63 is: 545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.79 : 1,162.19 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.79/1,162.19 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.79x = 1,162.19 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.79x = 422,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,599.52/774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.44

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