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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.85, 1,163.77 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.85, 1,163.77 and 365.18 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.85 : 1,163.77 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.85/1,163.77 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.85x = 1,163.77 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.85x = 424,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,978.80/775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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