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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,161.12 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,161.12 and 362.99 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,161.12 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,161.12 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,161.12 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 421,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,480.34/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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