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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.25, 1,145.07 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.25, 1,145.07 and 352.68 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.25 : 1,145.07 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.25/1,145.07 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.25x = 1,145.07 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.25x = 403,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,842.21/763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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