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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,149.84 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,149.84 and 356.34 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,149.84 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,149.84 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,149.84 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 409,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,733.99/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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