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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.50, 1,164.37 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.50, 1,164.37 and 365.29 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.50 : 1,164.37 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.50/1,164.37 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.50x = 1,164.37 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.50x = 425,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,332.72/776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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