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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.06, 1,158.87 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.06, 1,158.87 and 361.85 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.06 : 1,158.87 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.06/1,158.87 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.06x = 1,158.87 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.06x = 419,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,332.67/773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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