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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,162.62 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,162.62 and 364.14 is: 546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,162.62 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,162.62 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,162.62 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 423,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,356.45/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.21

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