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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.18, 1,155.69 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.18, 1,155.69 and 359.22 is: 539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.18 : 1,155.69 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.18/1,155.69 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.18x = 1,155.69 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.18x = 415,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,146.96/770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.02

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