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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,144.92 and 352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,144.92 and 352.67 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,144.92 = 352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,144.92 = 352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,144.92 × 352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 403,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,778.94/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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