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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,156.26 and 360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,156.26 and 360.10 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,156.26 = 360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,156.26 = 360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,156.26 × 360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 416,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,369.23/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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