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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.64, 1,144.92 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.64, 1,144.92 and 352.56 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.64 : 1,144.92 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.64/1,144.92 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.64x = 1,144.92 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.64x = 403,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,653.00/763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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