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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,153.11 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,153.11 and 357.66 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,153.11 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,153.11 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,153.11 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 412,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,418.34/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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