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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,154.70 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,154.70 and 358.59 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,154.70 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,154.70 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,154.70 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 414,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,063.87/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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