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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.62, 1,144.49 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.62, 1,144.49 and 352.19 is: 527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.62 : 1,144.49 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.62/1,144.49 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.62x = 1,144.49 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.62x = 403,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,070.45/763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.84

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