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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.55, 1,146.60 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.55, 1,146.60 and 216.77 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.55 : 1,146.60 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.55/1,146.60 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.55x = 1,146.60 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.55x = 248,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,542.75/764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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