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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.39, 1,154.09 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.39, 1,154.09 and 359.33 is: 538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.39 : 1,154.09 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.39/1,154.09 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.39x = 1,154.09 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.39x = 414,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,691.59/769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.99

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