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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,146.90 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,146.90 and 353.63 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,146.90 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,146.90 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,146.90 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 405,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,578.25/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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