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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,156.86 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,156.86 and 360.36 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,156.86 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,156.86 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,156.86 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 416,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,886.07/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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