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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.15, 1,161.90 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.15, 1,161.90 and 363.94 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.15 : 1,161.90 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.15/1,161.90 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.15x = 1,161.90 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.15x = 422,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,861.89/775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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