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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,150.11 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,150.11 and 355.86 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,150.11 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,150.11 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,150.11 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 409,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,278.14/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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