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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,146.56 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,146.56 and 325.49 is: 488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,146.56 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,146.56 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,146.56 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 373,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,186.45/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.31

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