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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,161.91 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,161.91 and 363.89 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,161.91 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,161.91 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,161.91 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 422,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,810.79/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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