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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.71, 1,147.06 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.71, 1,147.06 and 331.86 is: 497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.71 : 1,147.06 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.71/1,147.06 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.71x = 1,147.06 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.71x = 380,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,662.50/764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.79

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