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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.58, 1,158.18 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.58, 1,158.18 and 361.12 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.58 : 1,158.18 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.58/1,158.18 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.58x = 1,158.18 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.58x = 418,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,241.96/771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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