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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,162.62 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,162.62 and 364.23 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,162.62 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,162.62 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,162.62 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 423,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,461.08/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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