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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.85, 1,150.40 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.85, 1,150.40 and 356.45 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.85 : 1,150.40 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.85/1,150.40 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.85x = 1,150.40 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.85x = 410,055.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,055.22/766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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