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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.86, 1,145.61 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.86, 1,145.61 and 331.32 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.86 : 1,145.61 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.86/1,145.61 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.86x = 1,145.61 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.86x = 379,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,563.51/763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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