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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.13, 1,157.66 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.13, 1,157.66 and 361.02 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.13 : 1,157.66 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.13/1,157.66 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.13x = 1,157.66 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.13x = 417,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,942.30/772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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