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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.01, 1,154.40 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.01, 1,154.40 and 359.34 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.01 : 1,154.40 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.01/1,154.40 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.01x = 1,154.40 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.01x = 414,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,822.10/770.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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