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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,145.15 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,145.15 and 353.02 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,145.15 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,145.15 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,145.15 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 404,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,261.68/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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