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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.63, 1,153.62 and 359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.63, 1,153.62 and 359.05 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.63 : 1,153.62 = 359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.63/1,153.62 = 359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.63x = 1,153.62 × 359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.63x = 414,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,207.26/769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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