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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,157.98 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,157.98 and 361.46 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,157.98 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,157.98 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,157.98 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 418,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,563.45/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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