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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.62, 1,150.13 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.62, 1,150.13 and 356.05 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.62 : 1,150.13 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.62/1,150.13 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.62x = 1,150.13 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.62x = 409,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,509.35/766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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