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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,158.60 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,158.60 and 361.44 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,158.60 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,158.60 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,158.60 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 418,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,764.38/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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