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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.82, 1,154.74 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.82, 1,154.74 and 358.84 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.82 : 1,154.74 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.82/1,154.74 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.82x = 1,154.74 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.82x = 414,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,366.90/769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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