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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,151.70 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,151.70 and 356.59 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,151.70 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,151.70 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,151.70 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 410,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,681.82/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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