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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,148.06 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,148.06 and 354.44 is: 531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,148.06 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,148.06 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,148.06 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 406,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,918.39/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.28

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