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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.58, 1,148.84 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.58, 1,148.84 and 354.64 is: 532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.58 : 1,148.84 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.58/1,148.84 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.58x = 1,148.84 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.58x = 407,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,417.10/765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.17

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