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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,158.48 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,158.48 and 361.17 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,158.48 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,158.48 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,158.48 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 418,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,408.22/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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