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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.45, 1,151.18 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.45, 1,151.18 and 356.47 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.45 : 1,151.18 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.45/1,151.18 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.45x = 1,151.18 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.45x = 410,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,361.13/767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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