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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,147.58 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,147.58 and 354.56 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,147.58 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,147.58 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,147.58 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 406,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,885.96/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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