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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,147.49 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,147.49 and 217.17 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,147.49 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,147.49 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,147.49 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 249,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,199.32/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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