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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.57, 1,146.96 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.57, 1,146.96 and 331.71 is: 497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.57 : 1,146.96 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.57/1,146.96 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.57x = 1,146.96 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.57x = 380,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,458.10/764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.61

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