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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.24, 1,147.90 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.24, 1,147.90 and 349.02 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.24 : 1,147.90 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.24/1,147.90 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.24x = 1,147.90 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.24x = 400,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,640.06/765.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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