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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.80, 1,145.70 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.80, 1,145.70 and 330.60 is: 495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.80 : 1,145.70 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.80/1,145.70 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.80x = 1,145.70 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.80x = 378,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,768.42/763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.90

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