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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.61, 1,163.37 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.61, 1,163.37 and 364.50 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.61 : 1,163.37 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.61/1,163.37 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.61x = 1,163.37 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.61x = 424,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,048.37/776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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