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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.80, 1,145.70 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.80, 1,145.70 and 325.06 is: 487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.80 : 1,145.70 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.80/1,145.70 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.80x = 1,145.70 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.80x = 372,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,421.24/763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.59

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