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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,146.60 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,146.60 and 354.38 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,146.60 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,146.60 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,146.60 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 406,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,326.38/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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