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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.96, 1,144.56 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.96, 1,144.56 and 330.12 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.96 : 1,144.56 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.96/1,144.56 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.96x = 1,144.56 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.96x = 377,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,842.15/762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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