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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,165.06 and 543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,165.06 and 543.68 is: 815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.32 : 1,165.06 = 543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.32/1,165.06 = 543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.32x = 1,165.06 × 543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.32x = 633,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,419.82/776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.93

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