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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,144.52 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,144.52 and 352.95 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,144.52 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,144.52 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,144.52 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 403,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,956.57/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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