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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.12, 1,149.73 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.12, 1,149.73 and 355.69 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.12 : 1,149.73 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.12/1,149.73 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.12x = 1,149.73 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.12x = 408,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,947.46/767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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