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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.37, 1,154.75 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.37, 1,154.75 and 358.74 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.37 : 1,154.75 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.37/1,154.75 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.37x = 1,154.75 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.37x = 414,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,253.22/769.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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