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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,146.22 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,146.22 and 331.22 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,146.22 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,146.22 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,146.22 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 379,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,650.99/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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