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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,157.70 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,157.70 and 360.60 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,157.70 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,157.70 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,157.70 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 417,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,466.62/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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