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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,153.58 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,153.58 and 358.20 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,153.58 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,153.58 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,153.58 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 413,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,210.57/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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