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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.71, 1,165.38 and 365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.71, 1,165.38 and 365.77 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.71 : 1,165.38 = 365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.71/1,165.38 = 365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.71x = 1,165.38 × 365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.71x = 426,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,261.04/776.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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