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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,146.60 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,146.60 and 325.53 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,146.60 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,146.60 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,146.60 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 373,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,252.70/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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