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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.99, 1,147.68 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.99, 1,147.68 and 354.45 is: 531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.99 : 1,147.68 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.99/1,147.68 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.99x = 1,147.68 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.99x = 406,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,795.18/764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.77

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