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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,163.97 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,163.97 and 365.16 is: 547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,163.97 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,163.97 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,163.97 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 425,035.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,035.29/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.53

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