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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,151.90 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,151.90 and 357.14 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,151.90 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,151.90 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,151.90 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 411,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,394.01/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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