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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.72, 1,157.72 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.72, 1,157.72 and 361.32 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.72 : 1,157.72 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.72/1,157.72 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.72x = 1,157.72 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.72x = 418,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,307.39/771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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