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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,151.25 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,151.25 and 356.82 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,151.25 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,151.25 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,151.25 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 410,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,789.03/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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