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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.17, 1,153.12 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.17, 1,153.12 and 358.09 is: 536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.17 : 1,153.12 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.17/1,153.12 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.17x = 1,153.12 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.17x = 412,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,918.95/769.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.84

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