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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.79, 1,163.94 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.79, 1,163.94 and 364.97 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.79 : 1,163.94 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.79/1,163.94 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.79x = 1,163.94 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.79x = 424,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,798.18/775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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