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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.95, 1,156.36 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.95, 1,156.36 and 360.52 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.95 : 1,156.36 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.95/1,156.36 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.95x = 1,156.36 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.95x = 416,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,890.91/771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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