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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.06, 1,157.60 and 361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.06, 1,157.60 and 361.33 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.06 : 1,157.60 = 361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.06/1,157.60 = 361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.06x = 1,157.60 × 361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.06x = 418,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,268.01/772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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