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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.06, 1,158.07 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.06, 1,158.07 and 360.97 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.06 : 1,158.07 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.06/1,158.07 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.06x = 1,158.07 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.06x = 418,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,028.53/772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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