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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,163.02 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,163.02 and 364.65 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,163.02 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,163.02 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,163.02 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 424,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,095.24/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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