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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.98, 1,150.44 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.98, 1,150.44 and 356.56 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.98 : 1,150.44 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.98/1,150.44 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.98x = 1,150.44 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.98x = 410,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,200.89/767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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