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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.61, 1,164.47 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.61, 1,164.47 and 365.36 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.61 : 1,164.47 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.61/1,164.47 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.61x = 1,164.47 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.61x = 425,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,443.11/776.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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