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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,157.73 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,157.73 and 361.36 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,157.73 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,157.73 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,157.73 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 418,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,357.31/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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