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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,156.41 and 360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,156.41 and 360.03 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,156.41 = 360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,156.41 = 360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,156.41 × 360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 416,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,342.29/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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