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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.85, 1,158.76 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.85, 1,158.76 and 356.20 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.85 : 1,158.76 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.85/1,158.76 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.85x = 1,158.76 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.85x = 412,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,748.53/772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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