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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,144.68 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,144.68 and 352.32 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,144.68 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,144.68 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,144.68 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 403,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,293.66/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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