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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,163.81 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,163.81 and 365.51 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,163.81 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,163.81 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,163.81 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 425,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,376.55/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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