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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,153.16 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,153.16 and 358.20 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,153.16 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,153.16 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,153.16 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 413,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,061.46/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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