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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.91, 1,150.71 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.91, 1,150.71 and 356.97 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.91 : 1,150.71 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.91/1,150.71 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.91x = 1,150.71 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.91x = 410,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,768.95/767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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