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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,163.25 and 364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,163.25 and 364.35 is: 546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,163.25 = 364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,163.25 = 364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,163.25 × 364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 423,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,830.14/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.53

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