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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.97, 1,146.23 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.97, 1,146.23 and 353.12 is: 529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.97 : 1,146.23 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.97/1,146.23 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.97x = 1,146.23 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.97x = 404,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,756.74/763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.81

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