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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.89, 1,149.46 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.89, 1,149.46 and 355.08 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.89 : 1,149.46 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.89/1,149.46 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.89x = 1,149.46 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.89x = 408,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,153.68/765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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