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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.51, 1,149.15 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.51, 1,149.15 and 355.84 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.51 : 1,149.15 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.51/1,149.15 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.51x = 1,149.15 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.51x = 408,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,913.54/766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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