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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.22, 1,146.92 and 353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.22, 1,146.92 and 353.98 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.22 : 1,146.92 = 353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.22/1,146.92 = 353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.22x = 1,146.92 × 353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.22x = 405,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,981.01/765.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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