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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.30, 1,157.80 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.30, 1,157.80 and 361.22 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.30 : 1,157.80 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.30/1,157.80 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.30x = 1,157.80 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.30x = 418,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,220.52/772.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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