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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,147.50 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,147.50 and 332.01 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,147.50 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,147.50 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,147.50 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 380,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,981.48/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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