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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,156.02 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,156.02 and 359.58 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,156.02 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,156.02 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,156.02 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 415,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,684.66/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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