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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.95, 1,148.87 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.95, 1,148.87 and 355.52 is: 532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.95 : 1,148.87 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.95/1,148.87 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.95x = 1,148.87 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.95x = 408,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,438.74/766.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.55

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