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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,164.15 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,164.15 and 365.37 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,164.15 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,164.15 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,164.15 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 425,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,345.49/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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