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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.37, 1,145.15 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.37, 1,145.15 and 352.59 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.37 : 1,145.15 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.37/1,145.15 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.37x = 1,145.15 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.37x = 403,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,766.68/763.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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