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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.95, 1,150.07 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.95, 1,150.07 and 356.28 is: 534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.95 : 1,150.07 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.95/1,150.07 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.95x = 1,150.07 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.95x = 409,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,745.16/766.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.25

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