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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,158.73 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,158.73 and 361.08 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,158.73 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,158.73 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,158.73 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 418,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,393.33/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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