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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,145.34 and 352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,145.34 and 352.75 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,145.34 = 352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,145.34 = 352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,145.34 × 352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 404,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,014.50/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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