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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.91, 1,144.83 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.91, 1,144.83 and 352.07 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.91 : 1,144.83 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.91/1,144.83 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.91x = 1,144.83 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.91x = 403,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,064.61/762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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