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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.30, 1,144.92 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.30, 1,144.92 and 352.85 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.30 : 1,144.92 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.30/1,144.92 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.30x = 1,144.92 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.30x = 403,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,985.02/764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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