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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.99, 1,146.18 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.99, 1,146.18 and 353.45 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.99 : 1,146.18 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.99/1,146.18 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.99x = 1,146.18 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.99x = 405,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,117.32/763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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