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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.85, 1,164.27 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.85, 1,164.27 and 365.45 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.85 : 1,164.27 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.85/1,164.27 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.85x = 1,164.27 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.85x = 425,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,478.02/775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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