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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.56, 1,162.88 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.56, 1,162.88 and 364.89 is: 547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.56 : 1,162.88 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.56/1,162.88 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.56x = 1,162.88 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.56x = 424,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,323.28/775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.12

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