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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.55, 1,158.18 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.55, 1,158.18 and 361.47 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.55 : 1,158.18 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.55/1,158.18 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.55x = 1,158.18 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.55x = 418,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,647.32/772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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