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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.62, 1,163.25 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.62, 1,163.25 and 365.14 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.62 : 1,163.25 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.62/1,163.25 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.62x = 1,163.25 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.62x = 424,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,749.11/776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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