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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,148.68 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,148.68 and 355 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,148.68 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,148.68 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,148.68 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 407,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,781.40/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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