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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,145.50 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,145.50 and 353.60 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,145.50 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,145.50 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,145.50 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 405,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,048.80/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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