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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,147.59 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,147.59 and 354.65 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,147.59 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,147.59 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,147.59 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 406,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,991.36/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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