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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.89, 1,154.26 and 358.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.89, 1,154.26 and 358.81 is: 537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.89 : 1,154.26 = 358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.89/1,154.26 = 358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.89x = 1,154.26 × 358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.89x = 414,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,160.03/769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.95

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