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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.65, 1,149.98 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.65, 1,149.98 and 355.58 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.65 : 1,149.98 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.65/1,149.98 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.65x = 1,149.98 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.65x = 408,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,909.89/766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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