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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.95, 1,146.77 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.95, 1,146.77 and 353.88 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.95 : 1,146.77 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.95/1,146.77 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.95x = 1,146.77 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.95x = 405,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,811.46/764.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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