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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,152.83 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,152.83 and 359.10 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,152.83 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,152.83 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,152.83 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 413,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,982.15/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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