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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,145.67 and 353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,145.67 and 353.35 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,145.67 = 353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,145.67 = 353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,145.67 × 353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 404,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,822.49/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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