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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,143.19 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,143.19 and 351.80 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,143.19 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,143.19 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,143.19 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 402,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,174.24/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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