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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,157.63 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,157.63 and 361.53 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,157.63 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,157.63 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,157.63 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 418,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,516.17/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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