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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,146.16 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,146.16 and 325.28 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,146.16 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,146.16 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,146.16 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 372,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,822.92/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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