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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,144.72 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,144.72 and 352.45 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,144.72 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,144.72 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,144.72 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 403,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,450.84/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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