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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,153.74 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,153.74 and 358.23 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,153.74 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,153.74 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,153.74 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 413,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,304.28/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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