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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,146.35 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,146.35 and 352.96 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,146.35 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,146.35 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,146.35 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 404,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,613.71/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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