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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.99, 1,147.30 and 353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.99, 1,147.30 and 353.73 is: 530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.99 : 1,147.30 = 353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.99/1,147.30 = 353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.99x = 1,147.30 × 353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.99x = 405,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,832.66/764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.51

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