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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.12, 1,162.50 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.12, 1,162.50 and 364.64 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.12 : 1,162.50 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.12/1,162.50 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.12x = 1,162.50 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.12x = 423,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,892.01/776.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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