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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.11, 1,146.11 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.11, 1,146.11 and 353.68 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.11 : 1,146.11 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.11/1,146.11 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.11x = 1,146.11 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.11x = 405,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,350.45/765.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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