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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.97, 1,145.03 and 352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.97, 1,145.03 and 352.54 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.97 : 1,145.03 = 352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.97/1,145.03 = 352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.97x = 1,145.03 × 352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.97x = 403,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,663.15/763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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