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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,155.90 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,155.90 and 360.03 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,155.90 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,155.90 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,155.90 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 416,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,158.68/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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