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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.61, 1,163.40 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.61, 1,163.40 and 364.94 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.61 : 1,163.40 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.61/1,163.40 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.61x = 1,163.40 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.61x = 424,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,571.20/775.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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