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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,154.26 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,154.26 and 358.68 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,154.26 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,154.26 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,154.26 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 414,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,009.98/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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