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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,151.89 and 356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,151.89 and 356.65 is: 535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,151.89 = 356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,151.89 = 356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,151.89 × 356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 410,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,821.57/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.33

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