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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,151.36 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,151.36 and 356.63 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,151.36 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,151.36 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,151.36 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 410,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,601.98/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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