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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,156.23 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,156.23 and 360.06 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,156.23 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,156.23 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,156.23 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 416,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,312.17/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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