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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,146.36 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,146.36 and 325.64 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,146.36 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,146.36 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,146.36 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 373,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,300.67/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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