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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,150.27 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,150.27 and 355.86 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,150.27 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,150.27 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,150.27 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 409,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,334.19/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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