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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.39, 1,145.63 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.39, 1,145.63 and 352.99 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.39 : 1,145.63 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.39/1,145.63 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.39x = 1,145.63 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.39x = 404,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,394.17/763.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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