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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.43, 1,163.45 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.43, 1,163.45 and 364.83 is: 547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.43 : 1,163.45 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.43/1,163.45 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.43x = 1,163.45 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.43x = 424,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,461.46/775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.39

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