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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.39, 1,146.73 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.39, 1,146.73 and 325.63 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.39 : 1,146.73 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.39/1,146.73 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.39x = 1,146.73 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.39x = 373,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,405.40/764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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