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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,145.44 and 353.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,145.44 and 353.31 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,145.44 = 353.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,145.44 = 353.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,145.44 × 353.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 404,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,695.41/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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