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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,159.43 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,159.43 and 361.97 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,159.43 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,159.43 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,159.43 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 419,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,678.88/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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