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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.53, 1,148.87 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.53, 1,148.87 and 354.70 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.53 : 1,148.87 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.53/1,148.87 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.53x = 1,148.87 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.53x = 407,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,502.20/765.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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