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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,145.70 and 331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,145.70 and 331.06 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,145.70 = 331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,145.70 = 331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,145.70 × 331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 379,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,295.44/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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