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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,148.99 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,148.99 and 356.55 is: 534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,148.99 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,148.99 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,148.99 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 409,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,672.38/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.08

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