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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,145.34 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,145.34 and 330.75 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,145.34 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,145.34 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,145.34 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 378,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,821.21/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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