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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.99, 1,149.84 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.99, 1,149.84 and 355.91 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.99 : 1,149.84 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.99/1,149.84 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.99x = 1,149.84 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.99x = 409,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,238.22/766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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