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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.49, 1,163.07 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.49, 1,163.07 and 365.01 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.49 : 1,163.07 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.49/1,163.07 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.49x = 1,163.07 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.49x = 424,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,533.26/776.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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