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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.07, 1,155.51 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.07, 1,155.51 and 359.13 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.07 : 1,155.51 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.07/1,155.51 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.07x = 1,155.51 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.07x = 414,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,978.31/770.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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