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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.14, 1,147 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.14, 1,147 and 354.60 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.14 : 1,147 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.14/1,147 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.14x = 1,147 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.14x = 406,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,726.20/765.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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