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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,149.74 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,149.74 and 355.85 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,149.74 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,149.74 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,149.74 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 409,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,134.98/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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