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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,162.41 and 364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,162.41 and 364.27 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,162.41 = 364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,162.41 = 364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,162.41 × 364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 423,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,431.09/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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