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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.15, 1,145.54 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.15, 1,145.54 and 353.08 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.15 : 1,145.54 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.15/1,145.54 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.15x = 1,145.54 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.15x = 404,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,459.77/764.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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