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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.40, 1,162.11 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.40, 1,162.11 and 363.63 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.40 : 1,162.11 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.40/1,162.11 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.40x = 1,162.11 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.40x = 422,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,578.06/775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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