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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.69, 1,150.72 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.69, 1,150.72 and 356.48 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.69 : 1,150.72 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.69/1,150.72 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.69x = 1,150.72 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.69x = 410,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,208.67/767.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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