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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,158.01 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,158.01 and 355.70 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,158.01 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,158.01 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,158.01 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 411,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,906.16/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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