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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.17, 1,149.75 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.17, 1,149.75 and 355.50 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.17 : 1,149.75 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.17/1,149.75 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.17x = 1,149.75 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.17x = 408,736.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,736.13/766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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