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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,149.84 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,149.84 and 355.76 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,149.84 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,149.84 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,149.84 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 409,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,067.08/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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