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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,163.42 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,163.42 and 364.93 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,163.42 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,163.42 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,163.42 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 424,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,566.86/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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