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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,156.13 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,156.13 and 359.42 is: 539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,156.13 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,156.13 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,156.13 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 415,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,536.24/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.28

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