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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.10, 1,158.22 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.10, 1,158.22 and 361.64 is: 542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.10 : 1,158.22 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.10/1,158.22 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.10x = 1,158.22 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.10x = 418,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,858.68/772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.49

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