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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,162.85 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,162.85 and 364.49 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,162.85 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,162.85 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,162.85 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 423,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,843.92/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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