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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.29, 1,145.56 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.29, 1,145.56 and 347.37 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.29 : 1,145.56 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.29/1,145.56 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.29x = 1,145.56 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.29x = 397,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,938.84/764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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