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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,144.53 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,144.53 and 352.20 is: 528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,144.53 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,144.53 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,144.53 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 403,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,101.32/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.37

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