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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.94, 1,156.43 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.94, 1,156.43 and 359.97 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.94 : 1,156.43 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.94/1,156.43 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.94x = 1,156.43 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.94x = 416,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,280.11/770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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