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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,147.41 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,147.41 and 353.79 is: 530.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,147.41 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,147.41 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,147.41 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 405,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,942.18/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.64

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