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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.50, 1,163.76 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.50, 1,163.76 and 364.63 is: 547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.50 : 1,163.76 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.50/1,163.76 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.50x = 1,163.76 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.50x = 424,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,341.81/775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.18

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