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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,145.84 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,145.84 and 353.16 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,145.84 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,145.84 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,145.84 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 404,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,664.85/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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