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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,147.49 and 354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,147.49 and 354.19 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,147.49 = 354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,147.49 = 354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,147.49 × 354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 406,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,427.71/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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