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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.15, 1,155.45 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.15, 1,155.45 and 359.52 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.15 : 1,155.45 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.15/1,155.45 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.15x = 1,155.45 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.15x = 415,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,407.38/770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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