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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.94, 1,156.67 and 360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.94, 1,156.67 and 360.12 is: 540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.94 : 1,156.67 = 360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.94/1,156.67 = 360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.94x = 1,156.67 × 360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.94x = 416,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,534.22/770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.30

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