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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,151.27 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,151.27 and 356.81 is: 534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,151.27 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,151.27 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,151.27 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 410,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,782.86/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.95

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