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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,145.71 and 353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,145.71 and 353.30 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,145.71 = 353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,145.71 = 353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,145.71 × 353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 404,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,774.06/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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