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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,144.40 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,144.40 and 352.14 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,144.40 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,144.40 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,144.40 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 402,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,989.02/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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