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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.79, 1,163.69 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.79, 1,163.69 and 364.63 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.79 : 1,163.69 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.79/1,163.69 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.79x = 1,163.69 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.79x = 424,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,316.28/775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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