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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,148.64 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,148.64 and 354.93 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,148.64 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,148.64 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,148.64 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 407,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,686.80/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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