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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,156.30 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,156.30 and 359.72 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,156.30 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,156.30 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,156.30 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 415,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,944.24/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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