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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.21, 1,153.14 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.21, 1,153.14 and 358.14 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.21 : 1,153.14 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.21/1,153.14 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.21x = 1,153.14 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.21x = 412,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,985.56/769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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