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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.89, 1,164.52 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.89, 1,164.52 and 365.70 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.89 : 1,164.52 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.89/1,164.52 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.89x = 1,164.52 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.89x = 425,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,864.96/776.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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