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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.06, 1,161.60 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.06, 1,161.60 and 363.29 is: 544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.06 : 1,161.60 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.06/1,161.60 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.06x = 1,161.60 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.06x = 421,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,992.90/775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.47

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