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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.92, 1,147.02 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.92, 1,147.02 and 331.84 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.92 : 1,147.02 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.92/1,147.02 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.92x = 1,147.02 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.92x = 380,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,627.12/764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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