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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,150.54 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,150.54 and 356.45 is: 534.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,150.54 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,150.54 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,150.54 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 410,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,108.20/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.14

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