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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,145.19 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,145.19 and 353.06 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,145.19 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,145.19 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,145.19 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 404,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,320.78/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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