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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,146.06 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,146.06 and 352.92 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,146.06 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,146.06 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,146.06 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 404,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,467.50/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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