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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.14, 1,145.91 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.14, 1,145.91 and 331 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.14 : 1,145.91 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.14/1,145.91 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.14x = 1,145.91 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.14x = 379,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,296.21/764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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