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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,145.14 and 352.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,145.14 and 352.65 is: 528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,145.14 = 352.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,145.14 = 352.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,145.14 × 352.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 403,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,837.03/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.84

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