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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,146.42 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,146.42 and 331.66 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,146.42 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,146.42 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,146.42 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 380,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,221.66/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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