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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,151.02 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,151.02 and 356.68 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,151.02 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,151.02 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,151.02 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 410,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,545.81/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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