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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,155.44 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,155.44 and 359.68 is: 539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,155.44 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,155.44 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,155.44 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 415,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,588.66/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.11

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