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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,162.55 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,162.55 and 364.37 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,162.55 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,162.55 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,162.55 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 423,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,593.44/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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