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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775, 1,162.02 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775, 1,162.02 and 364.22 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,162.02 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,162.02 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,162.02 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 423,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,230.92/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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