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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.78, 1,149.53 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.78, 1,149.53 and 356.22 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.78 : 1,149.53 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.78/1,149.53 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.78x = 1,149.53 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.78x = 409,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,485.58/766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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