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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,151.79 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,151.79 and 357.21 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,151.79 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,151.79 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,151.79 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 411,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,430.91/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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