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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,158.24 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,158.24 and 361.23 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,158.24 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,158.24 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,158.24 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 418,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,391.04/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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