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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.75, 1,156.60 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.75, 1,156.60 and 359.92 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.75 : 1,156.60 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.75/1,156.60 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.75x = 1,156.60 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.75x = 416,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,285.37/770.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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