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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,157.04 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,157.04 and 361.94 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,157.04 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,157.04 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,157.04 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 418,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,773.27/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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