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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.66, 1,146.80 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.66, 1,146.80 and 216.90 is: 325.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.66 : 1,146.80 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.66/1,146.80 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.66x = 1,146.80 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.66x = 248,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,734.10/764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.29

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