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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.40, 1,154.32 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.40, 1,154.32 and 358.78 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.40 : 1,154.32 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.40/1,154.32 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.40x = 1,154.32 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.40x = 414,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,146.93/769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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