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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.63, 1,147.04 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.63, 1,147.04 and 353.55 is: 530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.63 : 1,147.04 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.63/1,147.04 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.63x = 1,147.04 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.63x = 405,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,535.99/764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.37

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