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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.93, 1,145.71 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.93, 1,145.71 and 330.85 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.93 : 1,145.71 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.93/1,145.71 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.93x = 1,145.71 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.93x = 379,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,058.15/763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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