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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.99, 1,163.80 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.99, 1,163.80 and 364.73 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.99 : 1,163.80 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.99/1,163.80 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.99x = 1,163.80 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.99x = 424,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,472.77/775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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