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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.42, 1,162.13 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.42, 1,162.13 and 363.65 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.42 : 1,162.13 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.42/1,162.13 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.42x = 1,162.13 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.42x = 422,603.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,603.67/775.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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