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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,148.06 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,148.06 and 354.43 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,148.06 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,148.06 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,148.06 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 406,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,906.91/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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