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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,147.26 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,147.26 and 331.72 is: 497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,147.26 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,147.26 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,147.26 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 380,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,569.09/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.68

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