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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,147.74 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,147.74 and 354.12 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,147.74 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,147.74 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,147.74 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 406,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,437.69/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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