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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,149.79 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,149.79 and 355.86 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,149.79 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,149.79 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,149.79 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 409,164.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,164.27/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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