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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.49, 1,148.59 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.49, 1,148.59 and 355.51 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.49 : 1,148.59 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.49/1,148.59 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.49x = 1,148.59 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.49x = 408,335.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,335.23/766.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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