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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.61, 1,148.36 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.61, 1,148.36 and 355.18 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.61 : 1,148.36 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.61/1,148.36 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.61x = 1,148.36 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.61x = 407,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,874.50/766.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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