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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.80, 1,154.71 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.80, 1,154.71 and 358.83 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.80 : 1,154.71 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.80/1,154.71 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.80x = 1,154.71 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.80x = 414,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,343.02/769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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