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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.00, 1,161.56 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.00, 1,161.56 and 363.59 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.00 : 1,161.56 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.00/1,161.56 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.00x = 1,161.56 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.00x = 422,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,329.01/775.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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