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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,146.92 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,146.92 and 348.36 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,146.92 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,146.92 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,146.92 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 399,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,539.31/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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