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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,146.20 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,146.20 and 353.81 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,146.20 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,146.20 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,146.20 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 405,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,529.52/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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