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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.11, 1,157.28 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.11, 1,157.28 and 361.17 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.11 : 1,157.28 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.11/1,157.28 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.11x = 1,157.28 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.11x = 417,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,973.28/772.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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