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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,145.75 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,145.75 and 352.69 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,145.75 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,145.75 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,145.75 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 404,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,089.94/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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