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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.69, 1,163.87 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.69, 1,163.87 and 364.78 is: 547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.69 : 1,163.87 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.69/1,163.87 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.69x = 1,163.87 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.69x = 424,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,556.50/775.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.33

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