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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,148.57 and 354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,148.57 and 354.90 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,148.57 = 354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,148.57 = 354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,148.57 × 354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 407,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,625.72/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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