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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.85, 1,146.63 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.85, 1,146.63 and 331.68 is: 497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.85 : 1,146.63 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.85/1,146.63 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.85x = 1,146.63 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.85x = 380,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,314.24/764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.24

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