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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,150.88 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,150.88 and 356.52 is: 534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,150.88 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,150.88 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,150.88 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 410,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,314.27/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.52

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