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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,155.26 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,155.26 and 359.45 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,155.26 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,155.26 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,155.26 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 415,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,250.63/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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