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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,145.64 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,145.64 and 353.26 is: 529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,145.64 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,145.64 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,145.64 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 404,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,711.54/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.92

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