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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.45, 1,158.31 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.45, 1,158.31 and 361.78 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.45 : 1,158.31 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.45/1,158.31 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.45x = 1,158.31 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.45x = 419,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,053.39/772.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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