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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,156.95 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,156.95 and 360.17 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,156.95 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,156.95 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,156.95 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 416,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,698.68/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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