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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,153.82 and 358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,153.82 and 358.69 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,153.82 = 358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,153.82 = 358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,153.82 × 358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 413,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,861.90/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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