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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,148.15 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,148.15 and 354.64 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,148.15 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,148.15 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,148.15 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 407,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,179.92/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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