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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,151.24 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,151.24 and 356.84 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,151.24 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,151.24 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,151.24 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 410,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,808.48/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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