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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.09, 1,161.82 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.09, 1,161.82 and 363.88 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.09 : 1,161.82 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.09/1,161.82 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.09x = 1,161.82 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.09x = 422,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,755.43/775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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