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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,158.78 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,158.78 and 361.20 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,158.78 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,158.78 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,158.78 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 418,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,551.34/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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