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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.72, 1,163.72 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.72, 1,163.72 and 365.32 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.72 : 1,163.72 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.72/1,163.72 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.72x = 1,163.72 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.72x = 425,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,130.19/775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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