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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.74, 1,148.56 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.74, 1,148.56 and 355.32 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.74 : 1,148.56 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.74/1,148.56 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.74x = 1,148.56 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.74x = 408,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,106.34/766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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