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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,157.10 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,157.10 and 360.48 is: 540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,157.10 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,157.10 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,157.10 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 417,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,111.41/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.66

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