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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,147.05 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,147.05 and 217.04 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,147.05 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,147.05 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,147.05 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 248,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,950.00/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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