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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,149.21 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,149.21 and 355.15 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,149.21 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,149.21 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,149.21 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 408,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,141.93/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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