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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.37, 1,158.55 and 361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.37, 1,158.55 and 361.90 is: 542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.37 : 1,158.55 = 361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.37/1,158.55 = 361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.37x = 1,158.55 × 361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.37x = 419,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,271.64/772.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.84

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