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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,162.65 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,162.65 and 364.44 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,162.65 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,162.65 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,162.65 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 423,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,716.17/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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