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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.61, 1,149.49 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.61, 1,149.49 and 355.38 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.61 : 1,149.49 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.61/1,149.49 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.61x = 1,149.49 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.61x = 408,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,501.89/766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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