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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.99, 1,161.90 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.99, 1,161.90 and 364.08 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.99 : 1,161.90 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.99/1,161.90 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.99x = 1,161.90 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.99x = 423,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,024.55/774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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