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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.26, 1,146.37 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.26, 1,146.37 and 325.23 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.26 : 1,146.37 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.26/1,146.37 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.26x = 1,146.37 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.26x = 372,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,833.92/764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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