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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.60, 1,164.92 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.60, 1,164.92 and 365.93 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.60 : 1,164.92 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.60/1,164.92 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.60x = 1,164.92 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.60x = 426,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,271.52/776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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