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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.94, 1,161.87 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.94, 1,161.87 and 363.87 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.94 : 1,161.87 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.94/1,161.87 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.94x = 1,161.87 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.94x = 422,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,766.03/774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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