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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.33, 1,148 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.33, 1,148 and 354.34 is: 531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.33 : 1,148 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.33/1,148 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.33x = 1,148 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.33x = 406,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,782.32/765.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.51

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