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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.18, 1,148.22 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.18, 1,148.22 and 354.40 is: 531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.18 : 1,148.22 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.18/1,148.22 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.18x = 1,148.22 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.18x = 406,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,929.17/766.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.11

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