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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.96, 1,145.77 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.96, 1,145.77 and 352.70 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.96 : 1,145.77 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.96/1,145.77 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.96x = 1,145.77 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.96x = 404,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,108.45/763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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