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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.13, 1,158.05 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.13, 1,158.05 and 361.46 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.13 : 1,158.05 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.13/1,158.05 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.13x = 1,158.05 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.13x = 418,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,590.52/772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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