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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.97, 1,158.99 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.97, 1,158.99 and 362.19 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.97 : 1,158.99 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.97/1,158.99 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.97x = 1,158.99 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.97x = 419,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,777.58/772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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