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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.17, 1,163.75 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.17, 1,163.75 and 545.34 is: 817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.17 : 1,163.75 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.17/1,163.75 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.17x = 1,163.75 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.17x = 634,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,636.70/776.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.65

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