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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,154.07 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,154.07 and 358.58 is: 538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,154.07 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,154.07 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,154.07 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 413,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,820.65/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.00

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