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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,163.49 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,163.49 and 365.22 is: 547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,163.49 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,163.49 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,163.49 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 424,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,929.82/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.60

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