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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.48, 1,163.34 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.48, 1,163.34 and 358.92 is: 538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.48 : 1,163.34 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.48/1,163.34 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.48x = 1,163.34 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.48x = 417,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,545.99/775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.44

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