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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.94, 1,149.60 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.94, 1,149.60 and 355.73 is: 533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.94 : 1,149.60 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.94/1,149.60 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.94x = 1,149.60 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.94x = 408,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,947.21/766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.22

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