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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.47, 1,165.08 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.47, 1,165.08 and 365.63 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.47 : 1,165.08 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.47/1,165.08 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.47x = 1,165.08 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.47x = 425,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,990.30/776.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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