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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,163.79 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,163.79 and 359.12 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,163.79 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,163.79 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,163.79 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 417,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,940.26/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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