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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.07, 1,162.44 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.07, 1,162.44 and 364.40 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.07 : 1,162.44 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.07/1,162.44 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.07x = 1,162.44 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.07x = 423,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,593.14/775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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