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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.46, 1,163.97 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.46, 1,163.97 and 364.89 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.46 : 1,163.97 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.46/1,163.97 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.46x = 1,163.97 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.46x = 424,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,721.01/775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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