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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.81, 1,149.90 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.81, 1,149.90 and 355.65 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.81 : 1,149.90 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.81/1,149.90 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.81x = 1,149.90 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.81x = 408,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,961.94/766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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