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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.85, 1,159.28 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.85, 1,159.28 and 362.18 is: 543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.85 : 1,159.28 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.85/1,159.28 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.85x = 1,159.28 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.85x = 419,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,860.42/772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.27

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