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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.89, 1,162.77 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.89, 1,162.77 and 363.88 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.89 : 1,162.77 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.89/1,162.77 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.89x = 1,162.77 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.89x = 423,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,108.75/774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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