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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.01, 1,156.03 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.01, 1,156.03 and 360.23 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.01 : 1,156.03 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.01/1,156.03 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.01x = 1,156.03 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.01x = 416,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,430.01/771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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