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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,148.21 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,148.21 and 332.39 is: 498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,148.21 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,148.21 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,148.21 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 381,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,653.52/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.94

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