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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.45, 1,164.12 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.45, 1,164.12 and 365.37 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.45 : 1,164.12 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.45/1,164.12 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.45x = 1,164.12 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.45x = 425,334.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,334.52/776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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