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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,149.64 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,149.64 and 355.36 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,149.64 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,149.64 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,149.64 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 408,536.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,536.07/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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