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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,145.88 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,145.88 and 325.01 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,145.88 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,145.88 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,145.88 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 372,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,425.32/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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