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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,151.55 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,151.55 and 356.76 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,151.55 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,151.55 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,151.55 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 410,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,826.98/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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