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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,146.86 and 353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,146.86 and 353.59 is: 530.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,146.86 = 353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,146.86 = 353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,146.86 × 353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 405,518.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,518.23/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.38

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