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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.46, 1,147.10 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.46, 1,147.10 and 353.93 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.46 : 1,147.10 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.46/1,147.10 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.46x = 1,147.10 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.46x = 405,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,985.60/764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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