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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,156.13 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,156.13 and 359.93 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,156.13 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,156.13 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,156.13 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 416,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,129.66/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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