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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,157.50 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,157.50 and 360.93 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,157.50 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,157.50 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,157.50 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 417,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,776.48/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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