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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.80, 1,147.17 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.80, 1,147.17 and 354.35 is: 530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.80 : 1,147.17 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.80/1,147.17 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.80x = 1,147.17 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.80x = 406,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,499.69/765.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.82

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