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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.33, 1,146.79 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.33, 1,146.79 and 325.67 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.33 : 1,146.79 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.33/1,146.79 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.33x = 1,146.79 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.33x = 373,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,475.10/764.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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