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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.63, 1,155.48 and 359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.63, 1,155.48 and 359.86 is: 539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.63 : 1,155.48 = 359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.63/1,155.48 = 359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.63x = 1,155.48 × 359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.63x = 415,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,811.03/770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.57

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