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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.76, 1,148.11 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.76, 1,148.11 and 354.67 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.76 : 1,148.11 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.76/1,148.11 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.76x = 1,148.11 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.76x = 407,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,200.17/765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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