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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,158.77 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,158.77 and 362.10 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,158.77 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,158.77 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,158.77 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 419,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,590.62/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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