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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.94, 1,154.93 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.94, 1,154.93 and 358.97 is: 538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.94 : 1,154.93 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.94/1,154.93 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.94x = 1,154.93 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.94x = 414,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,577.65/769.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.46

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