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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,146.74 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,146.74 and 355.05 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,146.74 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,146.74 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,146.74 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 407,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,150.04/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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