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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.65, 1,146.29 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.65, 1,146.29 and 353.58 is: 530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.65 : 1,146.29 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.65/1,146.29 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.65x = 1,146.29 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.65x = 405,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,297.72/764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.04

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