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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,145.61 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,145.61 and 352.94 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,145.61 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,145.61 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,145.61 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 404,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,325.87/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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