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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,162.40 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,162.40 and 358.48 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,162.40 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,162.40 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,162.40 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 416,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,691.34/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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