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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.40, 1,157.32 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.40, 1,157.32 and 360.78 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.40 : 1,157.32 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.40/1,157.32 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.40x = 1,157.32 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.40x = 417,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,537.91/771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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