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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.39, 1,148.09 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.39, 1,148.09 and 354.41 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.39 : 1,148.09 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.39/1,148.09 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.39x = 1,148.09 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.39x = 406,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,887.06/765.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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