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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.10, 1,157.15 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.10, 1,157.15 and 360.68 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.10 : 1,157.15 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.10/1,157.15 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.10x = 1,157.15 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.10x = 417,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,359.06/771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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