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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,163.21 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,163.21 and 359.49 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,163.21 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,163.21 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,163.21 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 418,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,160.41/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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