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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,146.04 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,146.04 and 325.17 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,146.04 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,146.04 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,146.04 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 372,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,657.01/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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