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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.06, 1,149.50 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.06, 1,149.50 and 355.20 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.06 : 1,149.50 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.06/1,149.50 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.06x = 1,149.50 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.06x = 408,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,302.40/766.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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