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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,147.03 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,147.03 and 326.03 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,147.03 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,147.03 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,147.03 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 373,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,959.64/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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