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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.08, 1,156.76 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.08, 1,156.76 and 360.01 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.08 : 1,156.76 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.08/1,156.76 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.08x = 1,156.76 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.08x = 416,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,437.58/771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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