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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,154.88 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,154.88 and 358.79 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,154.88 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,154.88 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,154.88 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 414,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,357.60/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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