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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,158.10 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,158.10 and 355.73 is: 533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,158.10 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,158.10 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,158.10 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 411,964.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,964.23/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.31

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