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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,155.63 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,155.63 and 359.15 is: 539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,155.63 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,155.63 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,155.63 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 415,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,038.74/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.07

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