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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,148.26 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,148.26 and 354.18 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,148.26 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,148.26 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,148.26 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 406,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,690.73/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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