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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,148.24 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,148.24 and 354.85 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,148.24 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,148.24 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,148.24 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 407,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,450.98/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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