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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.85, 1,152.05 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.85, 1,152.05 and 351.42 is: 527.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.85 : 1,152.05 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.85/1,152.05 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.85x = 1,152.05 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.85x = 404,851.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,851.65/767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.25

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