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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.00, 1,146.41 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.00, 1,146.41 and 331.19 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.00 : 1,146.41 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.00/1,146.41 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.00x = 1,146.41 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.00x = 379,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,672.14/764.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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