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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.23, 1,154.75 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.23, 1,154.75 and 359.32 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.23 : 1,154.75 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.23/1,154.75 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.23x = 1,154.75 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.23x = 414,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,924.77/770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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