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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,145.58 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,145.58 and 325.18 is: 487.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,145.58 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,145.58 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,145.58 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 372,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,519.70/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.60

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