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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,147.19 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,147.19 and 216.97 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,147.19 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,147.19 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,147.19 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 248,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901.86/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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