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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,152.97 and 357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,152.97 and 357.59 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,152.97 = 357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,152.97 = 357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,152.97 × 357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 412,292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,292.53/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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