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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.48, 1,153.92 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.48, 1,153.92 and 358.54 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.48 : 1,153.92 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.48/1,153.92 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.48x = 1,153.92 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.48x = 413,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,726.48/769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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