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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.23, 1,143.93 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.23, 1,143.93 and 351.81 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.23 : 1,143.93 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.23/1,143.93 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.23x = 1,143.93 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.23x = 402,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,446.01/763.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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