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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,145.10 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,145.10 and 352.86 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,145.10 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,145.10 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,145.10 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 404,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,059.99/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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