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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.84, 1,154.75 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.84, 1,154.75 and 359.09 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.84 : 1,154.75 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.84/1,154.75 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.84x = 1,154.75 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.84x = 414,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,659.18/769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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