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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,146.04 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,146.04 and 331.12 is: 496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,146.04 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,146.04 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,146.04 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 379,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,476.76/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.54

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