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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.43, 1,148.99 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.43, 1,148.99 and 355.35 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.43 : 1,148.99 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.43/1,148.99 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.43x = 1,148.99 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.43x = 408,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,293.60/766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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