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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,146.80 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,146.80 and 216.84 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,146.80 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,146.80 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,146.80 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 248,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,672.11/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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