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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.94, 1,145.87 and 353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.94, 1,145.87 and 353.51 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.94 : 1,145.87 = 353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.94/1,145.87 = 353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.94x = 1,145.87 × 353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.94x = 405,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,076.50/764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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