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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,155.64 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,155.64 and 359.92 is: 539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,155.64 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,155.64 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,155.64 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 415,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,937.95/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.73

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