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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,145.48 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,145.48 and 325.15 is: 487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,145.48 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,145.48 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,145.48 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 372,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,452.82/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.68

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