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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,145.16 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,145.16 and 325.13 is: 487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,145.16 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,145.16 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,145.16 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 372,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,320.15/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.41

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