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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,155.78 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,155.78 and 360.02 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,155.78 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,155.78 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,155.78 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 416,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,106.81/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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