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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,155.56 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,155.56 and 359.44 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,155.56 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,155.56 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,155.56 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 415,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,354.49/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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