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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.07, 1,144.61 and 352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.07, 1,144.61 and 352.09 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.07 : 1,144.61 = 352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.07/1,144.61 = 352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.07x = 1,144.61 × 352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.07x = 403,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,005.73/763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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