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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,154.13 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,154.13 and 358.29 is: 537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,154.13 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,154.13 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,154.13 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 413,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,511.89/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.34

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