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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,149.31 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,149.31 and 355.08 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,149.31 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,149.31 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,149.31 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 408,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,099.75/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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