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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,146.40 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,146.40 and 331.52 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,146.40 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,146.40 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,146.40 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 380,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,054.53/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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