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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,157.13 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,157.13 and 360.15 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,157.13 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,157.13 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,157.13 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 416,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,740.37/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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