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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.94, 1,144.48 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.94, 1,144.48 and 352.19 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.94 : 1,144.48 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.94/1,144.48 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.94x = 1,144.48 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.94x = 403,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,076.39/762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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