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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,155.69 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,155.69 and 359.37 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,155.69 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,155.69 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,155.69 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 415,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,320.32/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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