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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.45, 1,148.11 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.45, 1,148.11 and 355.02 is: 531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.45 : 1,148.11 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.45/1,148.11 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.45x = 1,148.11 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.45x = 407,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,602.01/766.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.81

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