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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.40, 1,147.83 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.40, 1,147.83 and 354.73 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.40 : 1,147.83 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.40/1,147.83 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.40x = 1,147.83 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.40x = 407,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,169.74/765.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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