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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.45, 1,149.68 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.45, 1,149.68 and 355.47 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.45 : 1,149.68 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.45/1,149.68 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.45x = 1,149.68 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.45x = 408,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,676.75/766.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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