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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.63, 1,158.09 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.63, 1,158.09 and 361.87 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.63 : 1,158.09 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.63/1,158.09 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.63x = 1,158.09 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.63x = 419,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,078.03/772.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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