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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.25, 1,150.47 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.25, 1,150.47 and 356.19 is: 534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.25 : 1,150.47 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.25/1,150.47 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.25x = 1,150.47 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.25x = 409,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,785.91/767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.10

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