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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.80, 1,154.16 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.80, 1,154.16 and 358.38 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.80 : 1,154.16 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.80/1,154.16 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.80x = 1,154.16 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.80x = 413,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,627.86/769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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