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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,162.35 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,162.35 and 544.82 is: 817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,162.35 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,162.35 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,162.35 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 633,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,265.72/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.22

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