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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.06, 1,146.23 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.06, 1,146.23 and 331.25 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.06 : 1,146.23 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.06/1,146.23 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.06x = 1,146.23 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.06x = 379,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,687.03/764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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