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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.56, 1,148.82 and 355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.56, 1,148.82 and 355.62 is: 532.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.56 : 1,148.82 = 355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.56/1,148.82 = 355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.56x = 1,148.82 × 355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.56x = 408,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,543.37/766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.96

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