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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,154.94 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,154.94 and 358.98 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,154.94 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,154.94 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,154.94 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 414,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,600.36/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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