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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,154.24 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,154.24 and 358.41 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,154.24 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,154.24 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,154.24 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 413,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,689.37/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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