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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,144.94 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,144.94 and 353.23 is: 529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,144.94 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,144.94 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,144.94 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 404,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,422.53/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.51

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