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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.73, 1,145.57 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.73, 1,145.57 and 353.32 is: 529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.73 : 1,145.57 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.73/1,145.57 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.73x = 1,145.57 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.73x = 404,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,748.16/764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.27

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