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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,146.76 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,146.76 and 216.68 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,146.76 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,146.76 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,146.76 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 248,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,473.68/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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