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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.95, 1,147.40 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.95, 1,147.40 and 354.53 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.95 : 1,147.40 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.95/1,147.40 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.95x = 1,147.40 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.95x = 406,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,780.21/765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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