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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,148.00 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,148.00 and 354.20 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,148.00 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,148.00 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,148.00 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 406,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,614.09/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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