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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.56, 1,145.54 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.56, 1,145.54 and 324.83 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.56 : 1,145.54 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.56/1,145.54 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.56x = 1,145.54 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.56x = 372,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,102.99/763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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