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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,154.94 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,154.94 and 359.46 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,154.94 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,154.94 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,154.94 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 415,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,154.73/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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