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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,154.02 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,154.02 and 358.68 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,154.02 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,154.02 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,154.02 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 413,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,923.89/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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