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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,144.40 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,144.40 and 352.09 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,144.40 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,144.40 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,144.40 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 402,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,931.47/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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