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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,156.91 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,156.91 and 360.70 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,156.91 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,156.91 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,156.91 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 417,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,296.54/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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