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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.49, 1,148.05 and 354.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.49, 1,148.05 and 354.23 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.49 : 1,148.05 = 354.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.49/1,148.05 = 354.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.49x = 1,148.05 × 354.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.49x = 406,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,671.98/765.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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