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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.17, 1,149.99 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.17, 1,149.99 and 356.05 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.17 : 1,149.99 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.17/1,149.99 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.17x = 1,149.99 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.17x = 409,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,453.94/767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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