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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.98, 1,157.42 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.98, 1,157.42 and 360.89 is: 541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.98 : 1,157.42 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.98/1,157.42 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.98x = 1,157.42 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.98x = 417,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,693.71/771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.07

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