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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,145.24 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,145.24 and 352.69 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,145.24 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,145.24 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,145.24 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 403,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,908.97/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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