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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,146.85 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,146.85 and 353.71 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,146.85 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,146.85 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,146.85 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 405,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,654.85/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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