Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,163.62 and 364.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 776, 1,163.62 and 364.79 is: 547.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776 : 1,163.62 = 364.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776/1,163.62 = 364.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776x = 1,163.62 × 364.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776x = 424,476.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,476.94/776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547.01
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