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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,152.97 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,152.97 and 357.92 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,152.97 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,152.97 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,152.97 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 412,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,668.69/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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