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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,144.33 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,144.33 and 352.06 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,144.33 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,144.33 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,144.33 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 402,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,872.82/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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