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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.13, 1,157.85 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.13, 1,157.85 and 360.95 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.13 : 1,157.85 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.13/1,157.85 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.13x = 1,157.85 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.13x = 417,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,925.96/772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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