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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.70, 1,154.40 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.70, 1,154.40 and 359.03 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.70 : 1,154.40 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.70/1,154.40 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.70x = 1,154.40 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.70x = 414,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,458.46/769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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