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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,148.19 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,148.19 and 355.06 is: 531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,148.19 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,148.19 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,148.19 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 407,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,676.34/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.88

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