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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,152 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,152 and 356.94 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,152 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,152 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,152 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 411,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,194.88/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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