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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,163.43 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,163.43 and 366.13 is: 548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,163.43 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,163.43 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,163.43 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 425,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,968.08/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.31

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