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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.78, 1,148.03 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.78, 1,148.03 and 355.22 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.78 : 1,148.03 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.78/1,148.03 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.78x = 1,148.03 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.78x = 407,798.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,798.36/765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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