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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,154.10 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,154.10 and 359.18 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,154.10 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,154.10 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,154.10 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 414,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,534.01/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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