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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,151.63 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,151.63 and 356.75 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,151.63 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,151.63 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,151.63 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 410,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,842.22/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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