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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,157.13 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,157.13 and 361.52 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,157.13 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,157.13 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,157.13 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 418,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,319.85/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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