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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,148.13 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,148.13 and 354.60 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,148.13 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,148.13 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,148.13 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 407,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,126.90/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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