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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.41, 1,158.07 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.41, 1,158.07 and 361.32 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.41 : 1,158.07 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.41/1,158.07 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.41x = 1,158.07 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.41x = 418,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,438.85/772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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