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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.97, 1,149.24 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.97, 1,149.24 and 355.12 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.97 : 1,149.24 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.97/1,149.24 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.97x = 1,149.24 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.97x = 408,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,118.11/765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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