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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,153.01 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,153.01 and 357.93 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,153.01 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,153.01 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,153.01 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 412,695.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,695.08/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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