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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.51, 1,158.76 and 361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.51, 1,158.76 and 361.93 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.51 : 1,158.76 = 361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.51/1,158.76 = 361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.51x = 1,158.76 × 361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.51x = 419,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,389.10/772.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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