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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,156.97 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,156.97 and 360.49 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,156.97 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,156.97 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,156.97 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 417,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,076.12/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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