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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,154.72 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,154.72 and 359.32 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,154.72 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,154.72 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,154.72 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 414,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,913.99/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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