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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.43, 1,151.14 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.43, 1,151.14 and 356.51 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.43 : 1,151.14 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.43/1,151.14 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.43x = 1,151.14 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.43x = 410,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,385.38/767.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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