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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,145.76 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,145.76 and 352.90 is: 529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,145.76 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,145.76 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,145.76 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 404,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,338.70/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.35

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