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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,145.52 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,145.52 and 330.96 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,145.52 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,145.52 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,145.52 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 379,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,121.30/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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