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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,144.90 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,144.90 and 352.47 is: 528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,144.90 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,144.90 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,144.90 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 403,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,542.90/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.74

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