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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,161.72 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,161.72 and 363.84 is: 545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,161.72 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,161.72 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,161.72 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 422,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,680.20/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.42

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