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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,162.67 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,162.67 and 364.43 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,162.67 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,162.67 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,162.67 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 423,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,704.19/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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