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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.67, 1,144.90 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.67, 1,144.90 and 352.60 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.67 : 1,144.90 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.67/1,144.90 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.67x = 1,144.90 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.67x = 403,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,689.32/763.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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