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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,151.26 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,151.26 and 356.88 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,151.26 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,151.26 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,151.26 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 410,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,861.67/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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