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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.57, 1,163.18 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.57, 1,163.18 and 365.09 is: 546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.57 : 1,163.18 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.57/1,163.18 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.57x = 1,163.18 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.57x = 424,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,657.74/776.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.84

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