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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,161.78 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,161.78 and 363.96 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,161.78 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,161.78 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,161.78 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 422,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,841.45/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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