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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,150.99 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,150.99 and 356.21 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,150.99 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,150.99 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,150.99 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 409,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,991.82/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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