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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.36, 1,155.41 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.36, 1,155.41 and 359.54 is: 539.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.36 : 1,155.41 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.36/1,155.41 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.36x = 1,155.41 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.36x = 415,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,416.24/770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.25

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