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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.29, 1,148.79 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.29, 1,148.79 and 355.72 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.29 : 1,148.79 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.29/1,148.79 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.29x = 1,148.79 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.29x = 408,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,640.06/766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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