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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.48, 1,156.11 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.48, 1,156.11 and 359.65 is: 539.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.48 : 1,156.11 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.48/1,156.11 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.48x = 1,156.11 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.48x = 415,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,794.96/770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.66

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