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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,158.78 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,158.78 and 361.56 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,158.78 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,158.78 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,158.78 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 418,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,968.50/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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