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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,158.35 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,158.35 and 361.55 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,158.35 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,158.35 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,158.35 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 418,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,793.84/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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