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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.61, 1,148.37 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.61, 1,148.37 and 355.19 is: 532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.61 : 1,148.37 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.61/1,148.37 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.61x = 1,148.37 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.61x = 407,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,883.80/766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.07

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