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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.89, 1,152.07 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.89, 1,152.07 and 357.28 is: 536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.89 : 1,152.07 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.89/1,152.07 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.89x = 1,152.07 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.89x = 411,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,604.02/767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.02

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