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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.69, 1,154.59 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.69, 1,154.59 and 358.77 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.69 : 1,154.59 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.69/1,154.59 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.69x = 1,154.59 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.69x = 414,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,232.25/769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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