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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,149.56 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,149.56 and 355.43 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,149.56 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,149.56 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,149.56 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 408,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,588.11/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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