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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.73, 1,151.43 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.73, 1,151.43 and 356.48 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.73 : 1,151.43 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.73/1,151.43 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.73x = 1,151.43 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.73x = 410,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,461.77/767.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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