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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,154.44 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,154.44 and 358.62 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,154.44 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,154.44 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,154.44 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 414,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,001.49/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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